Kusnetzky’s Memory Still Lives On

Kusnetzky’s Memory Still Lives On

Last year, the credit unions of Missouri lost a long-time credit union champion and advocate—Leon Kusnetzky. Leon’s dedication to supporting smaller credit unions inspired creation of the Leon Kusnetzky Memorial Fund, which is managed through the Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation (MCUCF).

Leon passionately embraced this mission wholeheartedly—from his first days of working with credit unions in the 1960s until just a month before his passing in May 2013. Credit unions in Missouri still benefit from Leon’s work. He advocated for credit unions and helped improve legislation that impacted credit unions in Missouri. He assisted credit unions with legal matters. He was also instrumental in the development of CUSOs in Missouri.

“Leon would be proud of the Foundation for continuing his mission to help grow and support small credit unions,” says Carol Kusnetzky, Leon’s wife of 35 years. “Leon touched so many lives, and our family is grateful that the Leon Kusnetzky Memorial Fund will ensure that his work and memory lives on.”

Leon’s family members have already made several generous donations to the fund, and they shared they intend to do so each year.